19 dead MMORPGs that WoW has already survived

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 10 minutes

World of Warcraft is still one of the most successful MMORPGs worldwide, even though it was released in 2004. Since its release, dozens of new games have been released, some of which have since been discontinued.

What is the list about? In this list, we want to introduce you to 17 MMORPGs that were released after the launch of WoW and have since been discontinued.

The list includes many well-known games, but also some titles that have remained relatively unknown. The enumeration makes no claim to completeness; there may well be other games that came out and died during that time.

This article was originally published in 2020 and was last updated on October 10, 2023. We have added Swords of Legends.

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City of Heroes

  • Release Date: April 28, 2004
  • Discontinued: November 30, 2012

City of Heroes was a superhero MMORPG from developer Cryptic Studios and publisher NCSoft. It launched with English, German, and French servers in Europe and was very popular.

In the USA, the MMORPG sold 330,000 copies by August 2006 and was among the top 60 best-selling games from January 2000 to August 2006 (Edge).

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Over the course of 8 years, City of Heroes received 23 major updates, including the paid expansions City of Villains and Going Rogue. In November 2012, it was over for the game.

Now there are only private servers for the MMORPG. They became well-known in 2019 and were overrun by players.

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Dark and Light

  • Release Date: June 6, 2006
  • Discontinued: 2008

Dark and Light was a fantasy MMORPG by NPCube, for which you were supposed to pay a monthly fee. There were 12 races and 14 different classes to choose from, which was a huge number.

A special approach was that you could earn experience points in three different areas:

  • Combat – For defeating enemies
  • Crafting – For creating items
  • Social – For joining a guild and completing guild quests
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The work on the MMORPG began as early as 2002. Due to “pressure from investors and the community,” it was released incomplete in 2006. Poor reviews then led to the discontinuation of the service, although there was never an official statement about the shutdown.

The studio Snail Games secured the rights to Dark and Light and turned it into a survival MMO in 2013.

Pirates of the Caribbean Online 

  • Release Date: October 31, 2007
  • Discontinued: September 1, 2013

The game is a browser-based MMORPG set in the world of Pirates of the Caribbean. It was developed and published by Disney Online in collaboration with SilverTree Media.

Although the film series is very popular, the game never really managed to convince. One problem was several delays in the release date and the funding model, where Free2Play players were early excluded and pushed towards a subscription model with banner advertising.

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Pirates of the Caribbean Online managed to achieve a score of 60/100 on Metacritic. Nevertheless, other Disney MMOs were more successful, and the pirate MMO was discontinued in September 2013.

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StarQuest Online

  • Release Date: 2007
  • Discontinued: 2014

StarQuest Online was a space sandbox MMO where you could join one of four factions.

The focus was on your own ship, which could be controlled by one or more players. This way, you could take on the role of a tactical officer, a helmsman, or even the captain.

StarQuest Online offered you a world with more than 17,000 star systems and over 100,000 planets. Fights were fought against NPC pirates, as well as players from other factions.

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The first 30 days in the MMORPG were free, after which you had to pay 9.99 Euros. Despite very poor graphics, the game managed to last for 7 years but was discontinued in 2014.

Tabula Rasa

  • Release Date: November 2, 2007
  • Discontinued: February 28, 2009

Tabula Rasa was a science fiction MMORPG by Destination Games and NCSoft. Famous faces from Ultima Online were involved in its development, including Richard Garriott, who most recently worked on Shroud of the Avatar.

In Tabula Rasa, players fought together against a group of aliens. The game utilized a mixture of action and shooter combat systems. It is considered one of the first MMORPGs where missions were not static but dependent on the course of battle.

In addition to a story and the PvE in the game world, the MMORPG also offered PvP in so-called Wargames.

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The development of Tabula Rasa began as early as May 2001. After about a year, Garriott announced his departure from NCWest. Shortly thereafter, there was a mudslinging match between the company and Garriott.

It apparently harmed the game, as just a few months later, Tabula Rasa was discontinued.

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Vanguard: Saga of Heroes

  • Release Date: January 30, 2007
  • Discontinued: July 31, 2014

The fantasy MMORPG Vanguard: Saga of Heroes by Sigil Games Online and Sony aimed to mix theme park and sandbox and actually succeeded in many ways.

It featured a large crafting system, 15 very different classes, and challenging dungeons in which you could face great challenges with a group. Some bosses could only be defeated if a specific class was present, trying to keep all classes relevant.

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes also offered a housing system for 5,000 accounts per server.

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Development of the MMORPG began in 2002. Unfortunately, it was released shortly after World of Warcraft and faded away.

Even the switch to Free2Play in August 2012 could not save Vanguard. In July 2014, it was over.

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5 Animes and Series Where One Piece Was Incorporated as an Easter Egg

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

One Piece has celebrated great success with the Netflix series. But did you know that the anime has made several appearances in other animes and animated series? MeinMMO lists some examples where One Piece made an appearance.

Which animes and series are in the list? For the list, we have only considered animes and animated series where a clear reference is recognizable. A simple straw hat that appears in other series could just be coincidence, for example, if no further reference to Luffy is made.

We have selected 5 funny scenes in which the Straw Hat crew makes its appearance. If you know of any other guest appearances, you can let us know in the comments where One Piece was included as an Easter egg.

Dragon Ball

In what form does One Piece appear here? In episode 17 of Dragon Ball Super, Krillin receives a call on his phone. A melody plays that fans of One Piece might recognize: His ringtone is “On the Way”, the eighth opening of the anime.

The mentioned scene can be seen on the YouTube account of Alepudiaris:

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Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and Akira Toriyama, the illustrator of Dragon Ball, have been good friends for a long time. In an interview from the One Piece Color Walk in 2001, they talk about their appreciation for each other and have admiring words for each other.

Haikyu!!

In what form does One Piece appear here? The protagonist Hinata is a passionate fan of the pirate adventure. He rushes towards Pedro in Volume 72 of the manga, who is currently reading the One Piece manga. Hinata brings his own copy of the manga and asks Pedro who his favorite character is. His own favorite is swordsman Zoro.

You can see the scene, among others, in the following Reddit post:

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The story of One Piece had a great influence on Haikyu!! manga author Haruichi Furudate. In an interview with Yomiuri, he explained that he oriented his language towards One Piece. Therefore, he uses simple sentences instead of complicated ones. No wonder that One Piece made an appearance in the manga.

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Gintama

In what form does One Piece appear here? Gintama has particularly many references to One Piece. At the beginning of episode 121, for example, there is a reference to Luffy, who is seen on the Thousand Sunny, stretching his arm like rubber with the power of the Gum-Gum fruit.

The corresponding scene can be seen on YouTube:

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But there are more references. The spin-off series of Gintama directly used the iconic opening of One Piece and integrated its own characters (via twitter.com). In another scene, it is even shown how a Devil Fruit is eaten (via reddit.com).

Assassination Classroom

In what form does One Piece appear here? One Piece also has several appearances in Assassination Classroom. The most obvious reference can be found in the very first episode of season 2. There, Karma is playing a One Piece game on his Nintendo DS.

The game is briefly visible. The scene has been captured on Reddit:

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Two more references can be found in episode 43. Here, Luffy’s pose used when activating his Gear ability is briefly shown. In addition, Koro-sensei stretches out his arms in this episode and calls out “Gum Gum Slingshot”, a reference to the names of Luffy’s attacks.

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The Simpsons

Even in animated series that do not originate from Japan, One Piece makes a guest appearance. This time it is about the fourth episode of the 26th season of The Simpsons. Here, Homer can briefly be seen dressed as swordsman Lorenor Zoro:

In the scene, which can also be found on YouTube, there are many more references:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htdNdR-N-mw

The entire Simpsons family is dressed as anime characters. In addition, there are more references in front of the house, where the family is seen in a different art style. Thus, the Simpsons are presented, for example, as versions of Adventure Time, South Park, and the Minions.

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New game on Steam could be the next hit for role-playing fans – ‘Could fill many empty hearts after Baldur’s Gate 3’

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

In December of this year, a new role-playing game will be released on Steam that challenges you with moral decisions and allows you to tame demons for your own benefit. With its interesting concept, it could become the new hit for role-playing fans.

What kind of game is this? The Thaumaturge is a plot-driven role-playing game with strategic and turn-based combat. Make morally difficult decisions in the game that influence the course of events, and use the protagonist’s special abilities to hold your own in battle.

The game will be released on December 5, 2023 on Steam, published by 11 bit Studios (Frostpunk). The development team of the game consists of people who have already worked on Seven or The Witcher 3.

A console version is also set to be released in early 2024.

You can see the trailer for the game here on MeinMMO:

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Here’s what to expect in Thaumaturge: It is the year 1905, and Warsaw is at a cultural peak. The city is full of people with various views and interests: Russian soldiers, Jewish merchants, Polish citizens, and many more.

Due to the conflicts between different groups, the city is rife with crime, vice, and intrigue. This is what the protagonist Wiktor Szulski has to realize upon his return to the city.

Wiktor, like the rest of his family, has the ability to perceive, influence, and control the minds of people. He sees the Salutors – demons that feed on the weaknesses of humans. For them, Warsaw is a feast at this time.

However, Wiktor Szulski can also tame these demons and use them to his advantage in battle.

So, you can expect an isometric role-playing game here in which you have complete control over the course of the story and character development.

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Players trust the developers to deliver another hit

These are the reactions to the game: Players express positive feedback about the concept and style of the game particularly in the comments (via YouTube).

However, many note that the game could still use a bit of polish before release. For example, the running animations could appear a bit more natural and fluid, or the animations of the faces.

Furthermore, players trust the developers and publisher to deliver a good game with Thaumaturge.

Some of the comments we have here for you:

  • prezio1986 writes: Maybe fills many empty hearts after Baldur’s Gate 3 and will be a perfect Christmas gift
  • glendanyoung2148 writes: 11 bit is coming out with a new hit! I will try it while eagerly waiting for Frostpunk 2
  • jakubekch.3621 writes: I hate turn-based games, but I will definitely give this one a chance […]

Meanwhile, work is also continuing on Frostpunk 2. MeinMMO author Benedict has already had a look at it:

Anyone who wants to struggle with hard decisions should definitely play Frostpunk 2

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New strategy game on Steam lets Vikings ride dinosaurs: “I have been waiting for something like this since my childhood”

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Dinolords, which appears on Steam, presents itself in an initial trailer first like a classic strategy game, but then comes the twist: dinosaurs. How these giants fit into the medieval England, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

What kind of game is this? Dinolords is a real-time strategy game in which you build your medieval city and fight against your enemies.

The game is announced on Steam for PC. However, a precise release date is not yet known.

Before you learn more about the game, you can watch the trailer here:

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Dinolords Trailer

How do the medieval and dinosaurs fit together? In 985 A.D., the Vikings discovered strange eggs on their journey to Greenland. From these hatched dinosaurs, which were then taken back to Scandinavia by the Vikings, tamed and prepared for battle.

In 1002, Sven Forkbeard – the then King of Denmark – led the attack on England for the first time with dinosaurs. The English were completely caught off guard and lost the battles against the Vikings.

Now Edmund II, the son of the English king, is England’s only hope and is sent out to defend his kingdom.

What does the trailer show? The trailer starts just like a classic strategy game. You are thrown into an uninhabited area, collect materials, first build a small village, and then grow larger until you have established your own medieval city.

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Then comes the first attack from enemy troops. At first, nothing unusual, until the music changes and you know that the twist is about to happen. Shortly thereafter, the carnivore comes crashing out of the forest with its rider.

The giant has quickly breached the city wall and created an entrance for the enemy troops before ultimately going down himself, which, however, cost a lot of arrows.

Dinosaurs in the Middle Ages? Players are excited about this mix

What are the reactions? Reactions in the comments via YouTube are quite positive. Many users are excited about the dinosaurs, which give the strategy game, which is just one among many, a personal and unusual touch.

This is how users express their enthusiasm and hopes for the game in their comments:

  • walter1383 writes: I have been waiting for something like this since my childhood. A game that focuses on two of my favorite things. […]
  • user-ps9dg9ww8p writes: I like how the music emphasizes this transition. From ‘Oh no, we are being attacked by fantasy soldiers’ to ‘Oh shit, a carnivore is tearing down our walls’
  • kampru6867 writes: I hope there will also be a mode where you play the dino-Danes

What do you think of the concept of throwing dinosaurs into the Middle Ages? Let us know your opinion in the comments.

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BlizzCon 2023 is free, but Blizzard would still like 50 € from you

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A new package of “BlizzCon Goodies” for various games is causing a stir. We reveal what you get for a proud €50 that Blizzard would like from you.

The BlizzCon 2023 is only a few weeks away. Unlike the usual routine of Blizzard’s trade fair, it is free this year – at least in the digital version. Anyone who wants can comfortably follow all the streams from home and stay updated on the news about World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble – all broadcasts are freely accessible.

However, you can still spend a decent amount of money this year to get a little more from the BlizzCon. Because if you want the usual “digital goodie package,” you have to pay €30 for the small version or €50 for the large one.

What’s included in both collections? Depending on which of the two packages you buy, there are different items. Generally, the €50 package contains everything, while with the €30 package, you forgo the “biggest” items.

Epic Package: BlizzCon Collection

For the epic package and a purchase price of €30, you get the following items:

  • World of Warcraft: Pet “Ysergle”
  • World of Warcraft: Toy “Frosty Celebration Banner”
  • Diablo IV: Mount “Lapisader”
  • Diablo IV: Mount trophy “Cobalt Flag”
  • Diablo IV: Mount trophy “Demon Mother’s Visage”
  • Overwatch 2: 1000 Credits
  • Overwatch 2: Weapon charm “Murky”
  • Overwatch 2: Mysterious name card
  • Hearthstone: Card back “BlizzCon 2023”
  • Hearthstone: 5 Standard packs
  • Hearthstone: 5 Golden Standard packs
  • Warcraft Rumble: Player portrait “Murbold”
  • Warcraft Rumble: Skin “Murbold”
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Legendary Package: BlizzCon Collection

If you choose the legendary version of the package and pay €50, you get all the rewards from the epic package. Additionally, you receive:

  • World of Warcraft: Flying mount “Tamed Blizzard”
  • Diablo IV: Mount armor “Midnight Plate”
  • Diablo IV: Premium Battle Pass
  • Overwatch 2: Premium Battle Pass of Season 7
  • Overwatch 2: Epic Skin “Drowned Warrior” for Sigma
  • Hearthstone: Mysterious distinct legendary card
  • Warcraft Rumble: Skin “Murloc Tower”

Are all items immediately available? No. Some of the listed items are not immediately unlocked in the respective games. While the rewards in World of Warcraft are available right away, the cosmetics in “Warcraft Rumble” will logically only be available after the game’s release in November. Also, the legendary distinct Hearthstone card will only be revealed at the beginning of November and will only be available in the game from mid-November.

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Is the BlizzCon Collection worth it? In the end, everyone has to decide that for themselves. However, it can generally be said: The more Blizzard games you actively play, the better the offer. If you actively play Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, and Hearthstone, then the two Battle Passes and the 10 card packs are a solid purchase argument for many.

If you consider all the items in the collections and think about what they would have as a single price in the various games, it is mathematically a good deal – provided you also play most of the games and value such items.

Ultimately, however, most items are mere cosmetics. Whether €30 or even €50 is worth it, you have to judge for yourself.

Will you get one of the packages? Or can you not relate to it at all?

For WoW fans, there is already a first leak about the next expansion.

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MMORPG completely dispenses with PvP – Now playable for free for 3 weeks

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

On October 15, 2022, Embers Adrift celebrated its release and now the first anniversary is approaching. Accordingly, it will be completely Free2Play for three weeks. The MMORPG focuses entirely on PvE and adventures with other players. We reveal what to expect and what has happened in the first year.

What kind of game is this? Embers Adrift is an MMORPG where you experience a real adventure and have to collaborate with other players. Even in the starting area, there are monsters that can only be defeated in a group. You can venture out alone, but the real highlight is the cooperation with others.

  • The game relies on a Holy Trinity of Tank, Healer, and DPS.
  • During character creation, you can choose the class Defender, Striker, or Supporter. At level 6, you can then choose a second specialization from the same 3 types. This provides a total of 9 different combinations.
  • Embers Adrift does not include larger quest hubs and boring farming tasks. All quests in the game tell a story and provide useful rewards.
  • There are dungeons, raids, and world bosses for which you need to actively find players via chat or your own guild.
  • The MMORPG uses various elements intended to increase immersion, including the absence of a mini-map, unnecessary tooltips, and a reduced interface.
  • However, the combat system is very slow and offers little dynamism. There, in the graphics and in the significant time investment, one senses that the title is aimed more at a niche.

What’s new now? From October 13 to November 5, everyone can play Embers Adrift completely for free – with all the bonuses that the subscription offers.

Actually, you need a game version that costs 39.99 dollars. Additionally, there’s a subscription for 9.99 dollars per month, which gives you extra character slots, more emotes, and a portable crafting station. However, even these effects will be unlocked for you in the three weeks.

Additionally, small events and tournaments will take place to attract new players to the community. So it’s the perfect moment to dive into the MMORPG.

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Welcome party, hide and seek, and the naked race

What does Embers Adrift offer for the anniversary? Besides the sale, the developers have come up with some small events that they want to experience together with the community:

  • On October 13, a welcome party will take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM directly in the starting area.
  • On October 14, a naked race will take place from the Wall to the Highland Hills from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • On October 15, starting from 6:00 PM, there will be a dice duel tournament followed by a fireworks display with a lottery and role-playing.

Furthermore, the developers want to be strongly present in the game themselves and will occasionally start hide and seek or special monster invasions. The events will also be accompanied by streamers from the community.

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New zones, dungeons, and game systems

What has happened in Embers Adrift since the release? A lot. The major highlights are 4 completely new areas, 5 dungeons, and 36 new quest lines.

Moreover, several general features were introduced to enhance the gaming experience. These include a first-person camera, an improved teleport system, and a journal that records exactly how many enemies you have defeated of each mob type.

Despite these changes, it remains, at its core, a game for hardcore fans of old-school MMORPGs. If you didn’t like the game at launch, you will still have difficulties now. However, for those who haven’t tried it yet, the coming three weeks should be taken advantage of.

Here you can find some useful beginner tips: With Embers Adrift a new PvE MMORPG has launched: 7 things you need to know before starting.

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Prime Day: With a trick, you can get 1 TB of cloud storage and pay less than 10 euros a year

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Cloud storage is practical when you want to securely store data in the cloud. Such as images or important save files from favorite games. With a trick, you only pay 8 euros for 1 TB of storage space in the cloud.

Thanks to Prime Day, you can get Microsoft 365 in the Family Edition for around 50 euros. Included is cloud storage that you can use freely for your own purposes.

With a trick, you can secure the cloud storage especially cheaply. You just need a few friends or family members who also need cloud storage.

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Cloud storage for under 10 euros if you share with friends

How does the trick work? Currently, you can get Microsoft 365 Family for 49.99 euros thanks to Prime Day on Amazon. The 12-month subscription includes 1 TB of cloud storage for OneDrive. The advantage is, however, that you are allowed to share the family subscription with up to 5 other people.

All 6 people then have access to 1 TB of storage during the 12-month period. If you split the costs among yourselves, you only pay around 8 euros for 1 TB of storage for a whole year. You can hardly get cloud storage cheaper. Each person has access to their own terabyte of storage space and does not have to share it.

Is there a catch? Note that after the activation of Family you should cancel the subscription again immediately, otherwise, the subscription updates automatically and charges you the full price in the following year.

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You should also note: If the owner lets the subscription expire, your cloud storage will be gone again next year. Once the subscription expires, you have 30 days to back up your data before Microsoft deletes the storage. You will usually receive an email to notify you of this.

If you are looking for other exciting offers for Prime Day: You can currently get a beautiful LEGO set for Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West for around 50 euros on Amazon:

One of the most beautiful LEGO sets for the PS5 is thanks to Prime Day for around 50 euros

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Unity is looking for a new CEO: CEO resigns after severe criticism of price changes

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Game engine publisher Unity announced a new pricing model for the use of the Unity engine, but backtracked following heavy criticism. Now, the resignation of Unity CEO John Riccitiello has been announced.

In brief:

  • John Riccitiello resigns as CEO of Unity Technologies and also leaves the company’s board.
  • This move follows the heavily controversial and partially retracted changes to Unity’s pricing policy.
  • James Whitehurst will succeed him as interim CEO.
  • Whitehurst is the former CEO of Red Hat, a subsidiary of IBM that sells open-source software solutions for businesses.

What were the changes in Unity’s pricing? Game developers using the Unity engine were to pay an additional fee per installation of their game starting January 1, 2024. This has upset not only game manufacturers but also users. Many developers announced plans to delete their games from platforms like Steam by the end of the year.

After strong backlash from developers and users, Unity apologized and backtracked. Among other things, the Unity Personal Plan, which is used by many smaller studios, will remain free, and there will be various pricing plans available.

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Who is John Riccitiello? John Riccitiello was CEO of Unity Technologies from 2014 until October 9, 2023. Previously, he served in the same position at gaming giant Electronic Arts from 2007 to 2013, where he led operations as COO since 1999.

In the gaming scene, Riccitiello is known for his controversial statements. Here’s a selection:

What’s next for Unity? Riccitiello will continue to advise Unity to ensure a smooth transition, the company stated. While the search for a new CEO is ongoing, James Whitehurst is taking over as interim CEO. Whitehurst was previously CEO of Red Hat, an IBM subsidiary that offers and develops open-source solutions for businesses.

What do you think about the resignation? An overdue step or rather unnecessary? We are looking forward to your comments.

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EA FC 24 drops ‘FIFA’ from the name – Now EA says how many are playing

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

EA Sports FC 24 continues the FIFA series without using the established name. Nevertheless, the game seems to be achieving high player numbers, the developer explains.

This is what EA says about player numbers in FC 24: In a press release, EA Sports has drawn an initial balance since the release of EA FC 24.

According to the developer, 11.3 million players jumped into EA FC 24 in the first week. In comparison: Last year, EA Sports reported 10.3 million players in the first week of FIFA 23, stating that this was the previous record. This would be broken with this year’s number.

Cam Weber, President of EA Sports, stated that they are pleased with the launch: “We welcome not only millions of our long-time players back, but the number of new players in FC 24 has increased by nearly 20% compared to last year” (via ea.com).

What to note: In the case of EA FC 24, it is noticeable that EA specifically mentions in the announcement that the 11.3 million players also include EA Play, while this was not the case in the announcement for FIFA 23 (via ea.com).

However, through the regular EA Play you only get a trial access to EA FC 24, currently only EA Play Pro provides the full game. We have requested further information on this.

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EA Sports FC 24: The official gameplay trailer

EA FC 24 instead of FIFA – Why the name change?

The new numbers are particularly interesting as EA Sports FC represented a turning point for EA. After many years in which the name “FIFA” became established among fans of the football series, EA Sports said goodbye to the familiar title.

While the game is still very close to what is known from the FIFA series, it was uncertain how the name change would affect the player numbers of the new game. According to the new numbers from EA, however, it seems that at least the release period has not suffered from the change.

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Why is the game now called EA FC 24? EA Sports already explained in May 2022 that the “next FIFA” after FIFA 23 would no longer be called “FIFA”.

This was preceded by the end of the partnership with FIFA, the football world association. This had been hinted at as early as 2021, when first reports about a high price for the FIFA name circulated.

By 2023 it was finally time and EA FC 24 was released without the familiar FIFA name, but still with player licenses, stadiums, leagues, and similar content known from the past.

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One of the most beautiful LEGO sets compatible with the PS5 is available for around 50 euros thanks to Prime Day

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

There are now LEGO sets for some well-known PS5 and PC games. One of the most beautiful LEGO sets for Horizon Forbidden West is currently available for about 50 euros on sale.

With the Horizon series, Sony offered an exclusive line for the PS4 and PS5 for a long time. The series is now also available for PC, but many players still associate Horizon with PlayStation.

With the LEGO set Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck, there is one of the most beautiful LEGO sets in the Horizon series. And thanks to Prime Day, you can get the set at a very good price. Currently, you can get the set for 54.99 euros.

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LEGO set with Aloy is a “display piece”

What kind of set is this? With the LEGO set, you get the well-known Tallneck robot, which you can climb in the game. Aloy is also included as a minifigure, the protagonist of the series. Currently, you won’t find Aloy in any other LEGO set.

The colleagues from Stonewars praise the LEGO model for its “clever building techniques, creative piece usage, and a fitting color selection.”

Basically, you should note that the Horizon set is not a “real” play set. The Tallneck is more of a display piece, like many models LEGO has in its range.

These are mainly placed in a display case or another beautiful spot where you can admire the set regularly.

Tip: If you want to get even more out of your set, you can order a lighting system for the Tallneck. Then you can make your set glow in the dark. A nice gimmick, but not a must.

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If you didn’t know yet: Apparently, there’s supposed to be a real online game coming for the Horizon series soon. On MeinMMO, you can read about the details that are already known and what kind of game you can look forward to:

A new MMORPG for Horizon: Forbidden West is coming, insiders reveal first details

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Dead by Daylight: The worst killer is finally strong again

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After several years, the Trapper is finally good again in Dead by Daylight. New buffs are supposed to help him catch up with the other killers.

In Dead by Daylight there are now several dozen killers. The balance is constantly changing, but one of the murderers has been at the bottom for years – the Trapper. This is particularly unfortunate, as he is the poster child of Dead by Daylight. After all, he was the first killer, adorns the cover of the game, and is also the killer that new players start with by default.

Why is the Trapper bad? The Trapper has some disadvantages compared to many other killers. He has to spend a lot of time collecting the traps and placing them in suitable locations. At the same time, however, attentive survivors can disable all of his traps. A single survivor can neutralize all his power.

Additionally, the Trapper’s traps were heavily limited. Only 6 are laid out on each map, in addition to those with which the killer starts.

The newest killer is currently the Xenomorph – also known as “Alien”:

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Dead by Daylight: Alien and Ripley come into the fog

What is being changed about the Trapper? With patch 7.3.0, the Trapper gets a few necessary improvements. They are:

  • When a trap is placed, the Trapper will receive a speed buff of 7.5% for 5 seconds.
  • Now 8 traps spawn on the map, which the Trapper can pick up and place (previously 6 traps per map).

Even though they are just two small changes, they should have a significant impact. Two more traps provide more covered play space, and the speed boost could prove helpful in particularly annoying loops.

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Is there more to come? Yes. In the hotfix that follows the major patch, there will be another improvement. The 8 traps will now spawn near the generators. This is to ensure that the Trapper does not have to move so far from his actual area of influence to collect a trap from the farthest corner of a map.

What do you think of the changes to the Trapper? Good ideas to finally make him better again? Or does he need much more?

Dead by Daylight also brings an end to face camping in the same patch, by the way.

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Fans celebrate Cyberpunk 2077 and wish for a proper film adaptation – It is supposed to come soon

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

Cyberpunk 2077 has been making players quite happy since Update 2.0 and the release of the expansion Phantom Liberty, and they are even wishing for a live-action adaptation on reddit. This has even been announced by CD Projekt Red.

What are Cyberpunk players writing on reddit? reddit user strib123 published a post expressing his joy about the current state of Cyberpunk 2077:

I just have to say that this game is really amazing. In my 25 years of life, I have had the pleasure of playing numerous games, and I must say that Cyberpunk 2077 is now among the best, at least in my opinion.

strib123 via reddit, 08.10.2023

He continues to praise the story, the characters, and the gameplay. With Phantom Liberty, the game has become even better, and for him, Cyberpunk 2077 has legendary status.

Within a few hours, the post collected 190 comments and over 1,100 upvotes. The other reddit users mostly agreed with strib123 and shared their highlights:

  • JeanJacquesDatsyuk: “[Cyberpunk 2077 is] not just one of the best games I’ve ever played, but also one of the best stories I’ve ever experienced.”
  • attaboy000: “My life is completely consumed by this game. I rarely, if ever, bother to complete much more than the main and side quests, but in this game, I wander the streets aimlessly and complete every side job and every cyberpsycho mission I can get.”
  • R6lad: “I invested 50 hours at launch and [then] waited. I love being back in NC! It’s amazing, I get lost!”

Players are therefore satisfied with the now final state of Cyberpunk 2077.

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What do players wish for? In the comments, users express not only their joy but also what they would still wish for. However, these are not gameplay adjustments. Players mainly lament that the game does not give them the ending they would like.

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The most upvoted comment praises the game’s immersion and storytelling and wishes for a live-action adaptation. This touched a nerve with several users:

A whole series of positive and supportive comments followed – some even with casting wishes. Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand is one of the top picks, among other things, because he already embodies Johnny in the game.

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Will there be a live-action adaptation? The answer is: Yes. Just on October 5th, CD Projekt Red announced that in cooperation with the production company Anonymous Content, they are working on a live-action film for the Cyberpunk universe.

Anonymous Content was founded in 1999. Since then, the company has been producing films and television series worldwide. Their portfolio includes the Netflix hit series 13 Reasons Why and The Revenant, for which lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar.

With this image, CD Projekt Red announced the collaboration.

The Cyberpunk project is still in the early stages of development, according to CD Projekt Red. Authors are currently being sought for a completely new story in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. A timely release is therefore not to be expected. In the meantime, you can shorten the wait with the Anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which is part of the official Cyberpunk canon and is available on Netflix.

Are you looking forward to the Cyberpunk live-action adaptation? Or are you still busy with Phantom Liberty? Let us know in the comments.

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EA FC 24: Former pro explains on Twitch why it is difficult as a FIFA eSports player

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

The well-known German YouTube star EliasN97 reflected on his beginnings as a FIFA professional during a live stream in EA FC 24. In retrospect, he still sees one thing as a major problem.

How does EliasN97 perceive his time as a FIFA pro? When asked if EliasN97 misses anything about his eSports career, his answer is twofold. While he misses playing itself, he is glad not to be subjected to the particular strain of being an eSports athlete in FIFA anymore.

The life of a FIFA professional brings with it a very special challenge. In the same breath, he draws a comparison with other eSports.

Check out the video to see what problem the streamer exclusively sees for FIFA.

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EliasN97 on FIFA: ‘Not relying 100 % on skills.’

What bothers EliasN97 about eSports in FIFA? The streamer sees the skill of the players as a major problem and mentions in this context that the skill gap (the gap between professionals and regular players) is not as big as in other games.

As a comparison, he brings up his colleague Rezon from FOKUS CLAN, who is a professional Fortnite gamer. He believes that Rezon would leave EliasN97 no chance in 100 one-on-one duels due to the significant skill differences.

In FIFA, these comparisons really only apply to the very best players. Professionals who do not belong to the best players run the risk of losing even against regular players.

What EliasN97 might mean by this and why it is so, you can read further below.

So that you might also experience the thrill of beating a professional, we recommend our Offensive guide. With five simple tips, you’ll suddenly improve and definitely score more goals in EA FC 24.

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Why is it particularly difficult as an eSports athlete in FIFA? Besides the fact that eSports athletes in FIFA or now EA FC 24 have to adapt to a new game every year, there is a particularly decisive factor that makes it difficult for eSports athletes in FIFA.

The randomness or arbitrariness in matches has been the dominant topic in FIFA eSports for several years. Hardly any other game faces as much criticism every year as the football simulation. Gameplay errors, meta mechanics that lead to exploiting bugs, or momentum are just a few keywords that belong to this category.

This randomness, which is also seen as partially intentional by players, makes it hard to consistently showcase one’s skill in the game.

Games like Counter-Strike or Fortnite are not subject to this arbitrariness. As randomness would have it, the previously shown video clip on TikTok is a classic example of the powerlessness of a FIFA player.

At 0:27, you can see how the opposing player shoots a ball against the post, which would be a certain goal in nine out of ten cases.

We cannot protect you from randomness, but we promise that with these tactics and formations in EA FC 24, you will still have more chances for success.

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Mental Health: These games help you when you are not feeling well

Mary Marx Mary Marx Reading time 6 minutes

On the occasion of Mental Health Day, we asked you what you play when you are not in balance with yourself. These are your recommendations.

On October 10, it is World Mental Health Day. This day is meant to place increased emphasis on mental health. Last week we asked you which games you play when you are not feeling mentally well and received numerous responses.

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If you are suffering from depression or contemplating suicide or know someone who is, nothing is more important than talking about it. If you do not want to confide in people close to you, you can reach out anonymously, 24/7 and free of charge to, among others, the German Telephone Counseling Service at 0800/111 0 111, via chat at the Online Counseling Service, or contact the Help Phone “Mutruf” at 04191/27 4928 0.

From hundreds of recommendations, we have put together a list of games that can help players from our communities. You might discover a tip or two here to strengthen your mental health:

Open-World and Role-Playing Games

Getting lost in worlds and stories is a good way for many of you to stop the endless merry-go-round of thoughts and mentally catch your breath. 

The following games have been recommended by you:

To The Moon

Genre: Role-Playing Game | Developer: Freebird Games | Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS | Release Date: November 1, 2011

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What is it about? Two doctors travel back in time to give a dying patient the opportunity to relive and change their life. Even if this all happens only in their head.

Thyrandor summarizes it in a few words on GameStar:

To the Moon. When it gets really gloomy inside me, the game shows me what is important in life.

Skyrim

Genre: Role-Playing Game | Developer: Bethesda | Platform: PC, PlayStation 3, 4, 5 | Xbox 360, One, Series X/S,  Nintendo Switch | Release Date: November 11, 2011

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Official Trailer

What is it about? As Dragonborn, you are chosen to kill the World-Eater Alduin and save Skyrim from his wrath. Along the way, you encounter guilds, secret societies, ancient ruins, and plenty of dragons.

The Bethesda role-playing game has been mentioned by many of you. Shemyaza summarizes it quite well on GameStar:

My “feel-good game” is Skyrim, which is why I play it every year at Christmas in December, because it simply creates a pleasantly cozy winter-Christmas atmosphere for me. 

Soulslike

Sometimes, even tough video game work can be the perfect mental relaxation. Some of you find mental peace when your brain has to work hard and you bite your teeth into tough bosses.

GamePro user Schödel summarizes it perfectly: 

It has been a long time since I felt really bad. But I remember that towards the end of my apprenticeship, I had a really bad heartache. But really intense. I often played games like Dark Souls or Monster Hunter then. Games where I have to be mentally involved. 

Dark Souls

Genre: Role-Playing Game | Developer: FromSoftware | Platform: PS3, Xbox 360 | Release Date: September 22, 2011

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What is it about? The kingdom of Lordran is haunted by the undead. You awaken as one of the living dead and explore the cruel and unforgiving world to learn more about the curse that hangs over the kingdom.

Of course, no Soulslike recommendations without the genre’s founder. Schrotty told us about it on X (formerly Twitter):

https://twitter.com/RSchrottler/status/1710259470905782715?s=20

Hollow Knight

Genre: Metroidvania | Developer: Team Cherry | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: February 24, 2017

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What is it about? Travel to a ruined kingdom called Hallownest and explore what happened there and why the former inhabitants have fallen into madness.

A colleague Aldred says on GamePro:

The game that I can really always put on is Hollow Knight. The melancholy that drips from almost every pore of the game world, the characters, and the soundtrack feels strangely comforting to me.

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The best upgrade for your PS5 can be found on Prime Day on Amazon for around 100 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

An expansion of storage is probably the best upgrade for the PlayStation 5, especially if you want to install many games. Thanks to Prime Day, you can get several models at a significantly lower price.

The PS5 offers you plenty of performance and a whole range of the latest games. However, the PS5 also has a weakness which is its limited storage space. Because the PS5 only provides you with 664 GB of storage, which is quite little in the long run.

Therefore, the most important upgrade for most PS5 players is likely to be an additional M2.SSD – unless it’s the second controller if you’re looking to play together with a partner or friends.

Other sensible upgrades and offers can be found in our hourly updated Prime Day ticker on MeinMMO.

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SSDs for your PS5 are available for around 100 euros

What do the current offers look like? Storage media such as SSDs, M2.SSDs, or memory cards are generally particularly cheap on Prime Day. This also applies to models that are suitable for your PS5. If you’re considering expanding your storage, you should check out the offers. For 1 TB, you pay around 100 euros; for 2 TB, you pay 30 euros more. The additional investment can be worth it if you want to have many large games installed at the same time:

Three of the mentioned models can also be found in our buyer’s guide to the best M2-SSDs that you can buy for your PS5. All the mentioned models also come with a built-in heatsink that keeps your model cool within the PS5. The budget model from Netac performs well in some tests, but you’ll need to purchase a heatsink for around 10 euros as well.

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If you want to be on the safe side, buy a model with 2 TB and you’ll be set for a long time. If you don’t have a PS5, you can also install the M.2-SSDs in your gaming PC, provided you have the appropriate slot.

For more tips on the M2.SSD and how to install the model in your PS5, check out the following article directly on MeinMMO:

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New activity in Division 2 sets you on fire and is currently impossible to achieve solo

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 3 minutes

In The Division 2 is finally continuing with Year 5 after a long delay. Season 2 has started and brings the update ‘Puppet Master’. In addition to the familiar Manhunt, an old but also popular activity is back: The Incursion. It puts the players’ skills and teamwork to the test and is currently not achievable solo.

What is happening right now in Ubisoft’s cover shooter? In Division 2, Season 2 of Year 5 has launched.

  • As announced, players have had to focus on the ongoing search for missing persons since the beginning of October 2023 in Season 2 to learn more about Natalya Sokolova’s plans against the Division.
  • As part of this rescue mission, ‘The Recruiter’, the main objective in Season 2, awaits at the end, as the Division wants to know who is being recruited and why.
  • Additionally, agents will see new improvements to areas of the castle when rescuing each hostage as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the settlement.

The developer has adjusted the old manhunts over the seasons, so they mostly run on bounties now, but they haven’t become more spectacular because of it. The missions are also part of the story and thus manageable for every agent without much effort.

In Season 2, the Incursions from Division 1 made their comeback, and the first of these missions is currently the absolute highlight for some players.

You can see what’s going on in an Incursion in this video:

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The Division 2 brings Incursions back and sends you to the “Lost Paradise”

What exactly is an Incursion? An Incursion is a game mode in The Division 2 where you have to tackle various encounters in a mission.

This type of incursions already existed in the first part of The Division. However, in 2023, the missions were refreshed and slightly changed. New mechanics can also be found in them.

  • The first Incursion in Year 5 Season 2 is called ‘Lost Paradise’.
  • Players travel to the decadent Meret estate, which has been attacked by enhanced Cleaners who cover everything with nasty Greek fire.
  • Players must go through a total of 4 sections and complete various mechanics along the way.

How tough is it? Damn tough. Basically, one can absolutely call the mode a mini-raid or high-risk endgame operation for good three or four-player teams that demands everything from you and your builds. The mechanics sometimes do not allow players to complete them solo.

Some solo players, like marcusdiddle, have already been disappointed, stating: ‘ I tried it five times, and the longest I survived was 30 seconds.‘

We can also confirm that it is indeed a challenging endeavor that is tough enough to be worth your time. And don’t worry: If you don’t have a team, you can activate player search for the Incursion and try your luck with random players.

For more information about Season 2 in Year 5, visit the Ubisoft website.

Incursion drops a unique weapon

Players can earn this MG in Season 2 of Year 5 through the season pass.

What can you expect as a reward in the Incursion? Every week, when you have completed the new Incursion ‘Lost Paradise’, you will receive an exotic item as a reward. This also includes a 10% drop chance for the unique exotic SMG ‘Ouroboros’, which can currently only be obtained from the Incursion.

If you repeat the Incursion, you will only get a drop chance of 1% for the ‘Ouroboros’ for each boss. Nevertheless, it is worth getting your hands on this weapon.

  • The SMG is based on a .45 Vector, but with a 50-round magazine.
  • It has a fire rate of 1650 RPM, which can even be increased by 15% with the Striker set. And this with the same base damage as the original Vector.
  • If you are affected by a status effect, the weapon’s talent will transfer the same status effect to your targets with 50% of the ammunition in the next magazine.

On paper, the ‘Ouroboros’ currently boasts the highest burst DPS of all weapons available in Division 2 and is also not to be underestimated due to its reload speed bonus.

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The introduction of Season 2 ‘Puppet Master’ brings fresh air and a higher difficulty level to the world of Washington, D.C., at least with the Incursion.

Those who wish to take on this challenge can look forward to an intense gaming experience that tests their skills and rewards them with exclusive loot. Already now, players want more of it and even consider it better than the descent mode with its crash lottery.

Have you already played ‘Lost Paradise’? Then feel free to let other players know in the comments what experiences you had in it and how you perceive this challenge in The Division 2. Of course, your personal tips for successfully completing the new Incursion are also welcome.

By the way, Ubisoft has a lot in store for the The Division franchise and has already dropped the famous ‘3’: Ubisoft has announced ‘The Division 3’, finally what everyone wanted to hear

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The new endless dungeon in ESO is not perfect, but exactly what the game needs right now

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online receives Update 40 with the new dungeon Endless Archive. As the name suggests, it has no end and lets you face enemies in increasingly difficult levels. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried it out with developer Mike Finnigan on the test server and is thrilled.

You can visit the Endless Archive either completely alone or together with a teammate or companion. There are different leaderboards for both modes, but the difficulty level remains the same. So going in pairs makes it easier.

The setup is initially a bit confusing, but you’ll get used to it fairly quickly:

  • First, you face opponents you already know from the game world in three rounds. After each round, you learn a verse that gives you a bonus only for the next round.
  • After three rounds of enemies, there comes a boss round. Here, too, you encounter a familiar foe.
  • These four fights are referred to as a cycle. After each cycle, you receive a vision. This gives you a buff for the entire dungeon run.
  • If you survive four cycles, you meet the new boss for the first time. This boss is initially quite easy but becomes harder with each higher level and learns new abilities.
  • Once you defeat the boss, a new “arc” begins. You go through the same procedure, but at a higher difficulty.

The endless dungeon run is spiced up by spontaneous events and additional “portals into the unknown”. There, bosses await, as well as NPCs who give you an additional quest. For example, you have to collect bundles that are hidden somewhere in the rounds.

Additionally, there is the constant danger of being thrown out of the dungeon if you die more than three times. In a group, however, that means the whole group must wipe. A single death does not count towards the statistics.

But is it really fun, and is it suitable for every type of player?

Who’s talking here? Alex is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has already spent hundreds of hours in ESO. There, he is primarily involved in story content and dungeons. He hasn’t attempted the trials for 12 players yet. He is all the more excited about the endless archive.
Besides ESO, Alex is mostly engaged in Guild Wars 2, New World, and Black Desert and tests almost every new MMORPG out there.

Accessibility and strong rewards attract everyone

The answers are: Yes and yes. Because the first rounds and bosses are achievable for everyone. I was even a bit disappointed by the initial battles because Mike and I cruised through the enemies far too easily – and this was with a build that was only quickly adjusted.

We had enough time to discuss a few things about the dungeon or even ESO itself. It’s a cool activity if you want to do something with your best buddy or listen to a podcast on the side.

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ESO Endless Archive – PlayStation Trailer

Even for the initial levels and runs, you receive the new currency Archive Prophecies. With these, you can purchase useful rewards including gold, furnishing items, temporary and permanent buffs for the next dungeon runs, and a completely new set for each class.

Additionally, there are various achievements that bring you, among other things, a brand new mount.

The rewards are very well done and invite you to visit the Endless Archive repeatedly – whether you are a beginner, veteran, or hardcore player. Especially the latter can look forward to the high difficulty levels.

The difficulty is somewhat random

However, the Endless Archive will not be a walk in the park. I was unexpectedly faced with this during the third boss. Because while we could chat casually before, we encountered Yolnahkriin, a giant dragon, there. And he is quite the challenge.

He can throw enemies off the platform with his wing flap and also burn them with a large AoE field in seconds. During our first attempt, we were a bit unfocused and Mike and I immediately felt the wing.

In attempt number 2, the AoE field caught us, and in the third attempt, we failed again after the flying phase due to the AoE.

ESO Yolnahkriin
This dragon was our end.

Although our joint run was over, I went back in and managed to reach the new boss.

In this one, you have to dodge large crystal fields, block a strong attack, and be careful when the mirror is set up. Because everything you shoot into these comes back at the end as a concentrated damage. That can lead to your death if you don’t dodge.

And there are also adds and a giant laser beam!

However, during my second run, I had it much easier, even though I replaced one player – in this case, even a developer – with a companion. The reason for this was the different boss fights. Here, the randomness plays a role determining whether a dragon can throw you off the platform or you are only fighting against a necromantic wizard.

This is also one of my minor criticisms of the Endless Archive. Not every run is the same. Sometimes it’s too easy, and sometimes it suddenly becomes significantly harder. That can be frustrating.

Additionally, I find the phases without boss fights a bit too long. For me, two enemy rounds before each boss would have been sufficient. This can lead to a bit of boredom in between.

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Everyone should try the new dungeon

Overall, the Endless Archive is an absolute enrichment for ESO. Casual players have a new daily task. They can play through to the end of the first arc and earn good rewards for it.

Veterans can level indefinitely and thus place themselves on the leaderboards. However, these do not value the time but the highest level you have achieved.

Moreover, you don’t have to venture out alone, but can complete the dungeon together with a friend or partner. This greatly strengthens the feeling of belonging.

And the coolest part is that you don’t need any expansions, no DLC, and no subscription. Anyone who wants to dive into the Endless Archive can do that right with the release on October 30 on PC or November 14 on PlayStation and Xbox.

What about you? Do you like being able to play endlessly in a dungeon, or does such content not appeal to you at all?

By the way, along with the new dungeon, ESO is also getting a new group finder:

ESO finally gets a proper group finder and ‘endless dungeons’

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Document shows how a “Lord of the Rings” game was supposed to become the 1st AAA game of a Hamburg studio, but instead brought it down

Lydia Lydia Reading time 4 minutes

The stealth adventure The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is considered one of the worst games of 2023. The game flopped so badly that there will be no more games from the popular Hamburg studio Daedalic Entertainment. A report shows what went wrong behind the scenes of the game development studio and why Gollum was doomed to fail.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was supposed to be something very special: an AAA game from Germany, which the Hamburg studio Daedalic was to make internationally known with the strong “The Lord of the Rings” license behind it.

When the action game was finally released in May 2023 after several delays, it quickly became a contender for the worst game of the year. Gollum failed in the international reviews and our GameStar colleague Sascha Penzhorn also struggled in his test (paid PLUS article) to say anything positive about the “license lemon.”

Gollum flopped so badly that Daedalic publicly apologized and soon announced it would no longer produce its own games and only act as a publisher. In a nearly 40-minute report, Game Two’s editorial team now investigates how it could have come to this. You can watch the entire video here:

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Crunch and starvation wages at the supposedly family-friendly indie studio

What went wrong? To answer this question, the report traces the history of Daedalic Entertainment.

  • After establishing a name for itself with humorous point-and-click adventures like the Edna and Deponia games, the Hamburg studio tried to gain a foothold in other genres.
  • In games like Silence and A Year of Rain, the development that the studio made was already evident: ambitious projects for which there was a lack of experience and possibly also budget, which ultimately flopped painfully.
  • Behind the scenes, the work environment is said to have been stressful: former employees report in the report of an “atmosphere of fear,” and it was also assumed that overtime was required without pay or an option for compensation.
  • While its own production was struggling, Daedalic celebrated successes, especially as a publisher, such as with Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun from the Munich developer studio Mimimi.

When the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing

When Daedalic was able to secure the LotR license in 2018 after long efforts, they had big plans. The following year, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was announced as an action game with AAA ambitions and was compared to blockbuster franchises like Uncharted and Tomb Raider.

The report from Game Two paints a picture of a studio that took on too much and got lost in big ambitions. There is also the impression that the management of the studio made promises that the actual team could not keep.

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Many mechanics are said to have been planned that sounded great on paper, but then had to be discarded. Other elements made it into the game, but barely found application. However, due to this focus on details, some fundamental aspects fell by the wayside:

  • until the end, they had to refine Gollum’s movement on all fours, as they simply had no experience with that
  • the inner struggle between Sméagol and Gollum looked promising in previews, but was not finished and was ultimately only implemented as a quick solution
  • the approach of first writing a story and then building a game around it had worked well with the classic adventures, but did not work anymore with Gollum

No AAA game without AAA budget

As Daedalic explains in a statement, they did not receive the necessary support to provide the game with a larger budget or more manpower. With a budget of 15 million euros and – according to the credits – 85 people involved, the project ultimately fell far short of the original AAA ambitions.

To complete the project for its – now twice postponed – release, the infamous crunch occurred with plenty of overtime. However, according to Daedalic, this was compensated. The team seems to have made a great effort to save Gollum, despite all the difficulties.

All the harder should the employees have been affected by the devastating criticisms at release. 25 of them are said to have lost their jobs shortly thereafter with the closure of the development department.

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The report strikingly shows that a toxic work environment and crunch are not problems of the large and often perceived as “soulless” AAA studios.

Addendum 09.10.2023, 18:30: We have now received a statement from Daedalic Entertainment and are adding it here:

“All of us at Daedalic are very saddened that the undoubtedly below-expectation release of Gollum is now being used as a reason to question the 17-year history of Daedalic with its numerous successes and awards as a whole. We gladly accept legitimate criticism and, for example, will review the allegations regarding internal communication between management and team in detail. However, linking the current quality problems of Gollum with general occurrences that are partly years old is far too simplistic. A prime example is the difficulties that almost all companies had when the minimum wage was introduced at the beginning of the year 2015. At that time, Daedalic tried to find a fair solution for each case and keep as many employees in the company as possible. That was over 8.5 years ago, when Gollum was not yet planned – nevertheless, this is now being constructed as one of the reasons for the failure of the game (Title Game Two: “Why Gollum had to fail”). At Daedalic, it is always important to respond transparently and openly to questions. Therefore, we are also transparently forwarding the original questions from Game Two along with our responses, which unfortunately, in our opinion, have not yet been sufficiently considered.”

How one can fight back after such a disastrous project was recently shown by CD Projekt Red with Cyberpunk 2077:

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Gamer has no thermal paste at home, wants to cool his AMD CPU in a particularly “genius” way

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A Reddit user needs to replace his broken “All-in-One” liquid cooler. Since he doesn’t have thermal paste on hand, he opts for a poor substitute. Tinkers from the community suggest him unusual alternatives that are said to work better.

A proper cooling system is the foundation for a consistently stable setup. Processors and graphics cards in gaming PCs are becoming more and more powerful. Therefore, their high operating temperatures must be effectively dissipated.

Sometimes components intended to cool your hardware can also cause strange problems: Gaming-PC shuts constantly down, the culprit is a small component, user astonished: ‘Didn’t even know this could happen’

The thermal paste between the processor surface and the heatsink plays an important role. However, a man on Reddit is missing this crucial component. Therefore, he is looking for alternatives to keep his CPU cool. He chooses thermal pads. We will show you whether he was successful and what to pay attention to.

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“Toothpaste would work better” – Thermal pads are not always the best choice

What problem does the gamer have? In a post on Reddit, the user “MFWildcat27” reports on his defective all-in-one liquid cooler for his AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. As a replacement, he wants to install a CPU cooler with fans from Thermalright.

However, he has no thermal paste at home. This is applied to the surface of the processor to establish better contact between the CPU and the cooler.

What does he use to replace the missing thermal paste? Since his ordered paste has not yet arrived, he decides to use several small thermal pads instead. In the photo in his post, you can see how he has more or less poorly distributed them over the surface of the processor. Some of the pads even slightly overlap.

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Can he sufficiently cool his system this way? Probably not. Because after “MFWildcat27” wants to test his computer with the thermal pads in place, the system crashes with a blue screen a few seconds after starting Windows. This could also have another cause, but a too high temperature of his CPU as a reason is very likely. Unfortunately, he does not provide any further comments on the cooling of his computer afterwards. There is also no feedback on whether the ordered thermal paste has solved the problem.

What does the community say about the case? In the comments under the post, some warn the unfortunate tinkerer against attempting with the pads. Too great is the risk of overheating the processor. The system could crash or components like CPU or motherboard could be permanently damaged by excessively high temperatures.

Others, however, suggest him unusual alternatives that are said to work better. Baby cream and toothpaste are supposedly a suitable substitute for the missing thermal paste. It remains unclear whether he even tried the advice.

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It’s all about thermal conductivity

Why is his idea not as effective as thermal paste itself? The thought of using thermal pads is not wrong. Such pads are frequently used in computers. Especially with components that reach significantly lower operating temperatures, thermal pads are more than sufficient. They are often used between heatsinks and memory chips on graphics cards as well as components on the motherboard.

The use of pads is generally not the worst idea and always better than using no thermal paste at all. However, pads are also disadvantaged compared to inexpensive thermal pastes due to their thickness. Paste is needed to fill the area between the processor and cooler. This allows the generated heat to be dissipated better and the CPU to be cooled more effectively. Additionally, the gap filling with irregularities on the processor and cooler is much better than with pads.

What is the advantage of paste in terms of thermal conductivity? Pastes contain metal oxides as their main component to efficiently dissipate heat. In combination with the other ingredients, they create a component that does not dry out quickly and can therefore be used long-term. Normally, only small amounts are needed to completely cover the processor surface.

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Why is, for example, toothpaste a bad alternative? Toothpaste does not contain metal oxides. On the contrary, it can contain ingredients like various minerals that could damage surrounding components in the computer. Additionally, the problem of drying out comes into play. The water contained in the toothpaste evaporates over time. This relatively quickly diminishes its property as a liquid filler. Conductivity decreases continuously.

Therefore, it is recommended to always rely on a sensible thermal paste. Many manufacturers increasingly include such pastes with their CPU coolers. Brand products are usually slightly more effective, but the included pastes are typically sufficient for reasonable cooling.

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Pixel 8a: Those hoping for an inexpensive Pixel phone from Google may be quickly disappointed

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The new Google phones will be released on October 12 with the Pixel 8. However, those hoping for the cheaper A-series may be disappointed.

With the new 8 series, Google’s new Pixel models will soon hit the market:

  • The Google Pixel 8 starting at 799 euros.
  • The Google Pixel 8 Pro starting at 1,099 euros.

All devices will feature Google’s new in-house processor “Google Tensor G3”.

But those hoping that Google will soon release a cheaper model may be disappointed. Google itself stated that no further models will follow in the near future.

Too many compromises if a cheaper model were to be offered

What is the problem? Nanda Ramachandran, Vice President at Google Mobile Business, stated that there are currently no plans for a cheaper Google Pixel phone (via androidpolice.com).

“We would have to make too many compromises,” Ramachandran said, adding that it would require “too many compromises” to bundle features such as the new AI smartphones, a robust camera, and the associated security framework for 200 euros.

With the previous models of the A series, the compromises would not have been as significant: The Google Pixel 7a, for example, uses the Tensor G2 chip, which is also found in the top model, the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Therefore, you get more or less the same performance as with the top model.

What is happening right now? With the new “Pixel 8” devices, quite a bit has changed, and Google is offering several new features:

  • faster hardware
  • new camera systems
  • extended seven-year support for software and security updates
  • AI assistant systems

For this reason, the price of the new models was also adjusted. Ramachandran explained that it would not make sense for Google to offer a significantly cheaper model. Because, in order to do so, they would have to shrink the features so much that it wouldn’t be reasonable.

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